@Newmy the thing is yeah it works but do you really want to be running 50 year old electrical appliances - maybe not - just like you don't want knob and tube wiring

The Hidden Dangers of Knob and Tube Wiring
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Over time, the insulation in knob and tube wiring can become brittle and disintegrate. It leaves behind exposed wires that can lead to short circuits, fires, or .